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On 20 June 2013, we wrote...

James Gandolfini has died at the age of 51.

The Sopranos star passed away after he suffered a suspected heart attack in Italy, HBO has confirmed.

In a statement, the network said: "We're all in shock and feeling immeasurable sadness at the loss of a beloved member of our family. He was a special man, a great talent, but more importantly a gentle and loving person who treated everyone no matter their title or position with equal respect. "He touched so many of us over the years with his humour, his warmth and his humility. Our hearts go out to his wife and children during this terrible time. He will be deeply missed by all of us."

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Gandolfini was on his way to the Taormina Film Festival in Sicily. He was expected to arrive there on Thursday.

The actor was best known for playing Tony Soprano in the famed mobster drama: a role which went on to win him three Emmy Awards.

He also starred in films True Romance, Get Shorty and Zero Dark Thirty, among others. The star was in pre-production on his new HBO series Criminal Justice, which he was also set to feature in. He is survived by his wife Deborah Lin and the couple's baby daughter, who was born in October 2012. He also has a teenage son from a previous marriage. His managers Mark Armstrong and Nancy Sanders said. "It is with immense sorrow that we report our client James Gandolfini passed away today while on holiday in Rome, Italy. "Our hearts are shattered and we will miss him deeply. He and his family were part of our family for many years and we are all grieving."